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French Antique Centre Table Louis XV Marquetry Inlay Desk 1860
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French Antique Centre Table Louis XV Marquetry Inlay Desk 1860

19th century
Description

A superb French Louis XV-style marquetry centre table of elegant serpentine form

The shaped top is beautifully inlaid with an elaborate floral marquetry design centred by a richly detailed bouquet

Circa 1860

Could also function as a nice shaped desk

Bought from a dealer on the Marche Biron at the Paris antiques markets

Further floral marquetry panels decorate the shaped frieze, creating a striking contrast against the finely figured veneers

The table is enriched with ornate gilt-bronze mounts, including a decorative moulded edge and finely cast female-mask espagnolettes to the knees

Raised upon four graceful cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabots

A highly decorative and impressive table combining accomplished cabinetmaking with the opulence of the Louis XV style

Presented in good condition and ready for the home

Dimensions are in Inches (CM)

Width 53" (134.6 cm) x Depth 33" (83.8 cm) x Height 30" (76.2 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
134.6cm (52.99")
Depth
83.8cm (32.99")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Louis XV Marquetry Centre Table to the 1860s.

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SA1236809
Description
A superb French Louis XV-style marquetry centre table of elegant serpentine form
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The shaped top is beautifully inlaid with an elaborate floral marquetry design centred by a richly detailed bouquet.
Canonbury Antiques

Circa 1860

fig 1. A French Louis XV style centre table featuring intricate floral marquetry, a serpentine top, cabriole legs, and gilded bronze mounts.
fig 1. French Antique Centre Table Louis XV Marquetry Inlay Desk 1860

Could also function as a nice shaped desk

Bought from a dealer on the Marche Biron at the Paris antiques markets

Further floral marquetry panels decorate the shaped frieze, creating a striking contrast against the finely figured veneers

fig 2. A French Louis XV style centre table featuring intricate floral marquetry, a serpentine top, cabriole legs, and gilded bronze mounts.
fig 2. French Antique Centre Table Louis XV Marquetry Inlay Desk 1860

The table is enriched with ornate gilt-bronze mounts, including a decorative moulded edge and finely cast female-mask espagnolettes to the knees

Raised upon four graceful cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabots

fig 3. A French Louis XV style centre table featuring intricate floral marquetry, a serpentine top, cabriole legs, and gilded bronze mounts.
fig 3. French Antique Centre Table Louis XV Marquetry Inlay Desk 1860

A highly decorative and impressive table combining accomplished cabinetmaking with the opulence of the Louis XV style

Presented in good condition and ready for the home

Dimensions are in Inches (CM)

Width 53" (134.6 cm) x Depth 33" (83.8 cm) x Height 30" (76.2 cm)

Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
134.6cm (52.99")
Depth
83.8cm (32.99")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Louis XV Marquetry Centre Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236809
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Archive I A French Louis XV style centre table featuring intricate floral marquetry, a serpentine top, cabriole legs, and gilded bronze mounts.

French Antique Centre Table Louis XV Marquetry Inlay Desk 1860

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A French Louis XV style centre table featuring intricate floral marquetry, a serpentine top, cabriole legs, and gilded bronze mounts.
French Antique Centre Table Louis XV Marquetry Inlay Desk 1860
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A French Louis XV style centre table featuring intricate floral marquetry, a serpentine top, cabriole legs, and gilded bronze mounts.
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  • ObjectCentre Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV
  • MaterialWalnut, Rosewood, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Cabriole legs, Ormolu caryatids, Serpentine top
  • SizeH 76.2 cm (30 in) x W 134.6 cm (53 in) x D 83.8 cm (33 in)

This French Louis XV style centre table dates from 1860 and measures 76.2 cm high, 134.6 cm wide, and 83.8 cm deep. Formed of walnut, rosewood, and ormolu in warm brown tones, the piece works well as a centre table or a shaped desk in a drawing room or study. The serpentine top displays an elaborate floral marquetry design with a central bouquet, complemented by further floral marquetry panels along the shaped frieze against figured veneers. Gilt-bronze mounts enrich the table, including a decorative moulded edge, finely cast female-mask espagnolettes on the knees of the four cabriole legs, and sabots at the feet. The piece stands ready for daily domestic placement.

FAQs

Originating in 18th-century France and popularised throughout the 19th century, Louis XV style centre tables are characterised by graceful cabriole legs, asymmetrical serpentine curves, intricate floral marquetry, and chased gilt-bronze mounts.

Cabinetmakers utilised exotic timber veneers such as rosewood, kingwood, and walnut for detailed inlay work, complemented by hand-cast ormolu (gilt-bronze) mounts and protective edge moulding.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut wood veneers, dovetail jointing inside the drawers, natural oxidisation on the underside of the timber, and heavy gilt-bronze mounts fixed with original period screws.

Position the piece as a focal point in an entry hall, study, or drawing room, paired with contemporary artwork or minimalist seating to create visual contrast against the detailed woodwork.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lift; clean the wood using a soft microfiber cloth and clear beeswax, avoiding liquid chemicals on the bronze mounts.
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